
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Fairmount Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $500 (37 Rentals)
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2332 Harrison Ave

808 Elberon Ave

2710 Ruberg Ave

1087 Grand Ave

3707 Glenway Ave

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2810 Maryland Ave
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2712 Price Ave

2356 Harrison Ave

2565 Orland Ave

537 Elberon Ave

2739 Orland Ave
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2131 Staebler St

944 Elberon Ave

944 Elberon Ave, Unit 1

719 Purcell Ave
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South Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Fairmount?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Fairmount Studio Apartments | $1,375 | $725 | $1,775 |
South Fairmount 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $750 | $2,750 |
South Fairmount 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,240 | $900 | $4,950 |
South Fairmount 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $1,149 | $5,145 |
South Fairmount 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,092 | $974 | $1,349 |
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Cheapest Available South Fairmount Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Fairmount area of Cincinnati, OH is a Studio unit found at 2102 Queen City Avenue priced from $725. Dover Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable South Fairmount apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2102 Queen City Avenue | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Dover Heights | "The Five" Premium Renovated One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
2332 Harrison Avenue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Eagle Watch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Westwood Apartments | Westwood one Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Ferncrest Apartments | 1BR, 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Heights | Sp | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Villa Hills | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Wyoming 36 | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Wyoming Crossing | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Fairmount, OH
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Fairmount area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Harrison apartments in the in the South Fairmount neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value South Fairmount apartment is the Stunning Model at 537 Elberon Ave starting at $1,150 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the East Price Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Fairmount apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harrison apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
537 Elberon Ave | Stunning | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
2131 Staebler St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Wyoming 36 | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Wyoming Crossing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Villa Hills | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Westwood Apartments | Westwood one Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Ferncrest Apartments | 1BR, 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
2332 Harrison Avenue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Eagle Watch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH
Ranked #22
Among neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the South Fairmount Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH
Walk Score®
27 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
20 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Fairmount Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Fairmount?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Fairmount is under $935.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Fairmount?
The cheapest apartment in South Fairmount is Dover Heights which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in South Fairmount costs $2,219.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Fairmount?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 22 regular apartments in South Fairmount that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Fairmount?
Cheap apartments in South Fairmount have an average cost of $779 which is $1,440 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Fairmount.
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